A leading dairy processor in Ireland is seeking a Product Quality Lead to oversee Quality Control, Laboratory, and Product Release teams. This role is vital in ensuring product quality, driving improvement, and fostering collaboration among different teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities and a technical background in quality control within the food industry. Responsibilities include managing quality control processes, collaborating with manufacturing teams, and supporting investigations into quality issues. This position offers an opportunity to significantly impact product quality across the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties. With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 6 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world’s foremost ‘blue chip’ companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide. The Group’s Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the‑art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland. We are seeking an experienced Product Quality Lead to lead our Quality Control, Laboratory and Product Release teams. This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring the highest standards of product quality, driving continuous improvement, and supporting strong cross‑functional collaboration. You will oversee all product quality control processes, sampling and testing programmes, and final product release activities. Working closely with manufacturing, logistics, commercial and technical teams, you will ensure our products meet customer expectations, regulatory standards and internal quality targets. You will also play a central role in investigations, root‑cause analysis and the development of CAPAs. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the QC, Laboratory and Product Release teams, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Oversee sampling, testing, environmental monitoring and product release to ensure regulatory and customer compliance. Support investigations into deviations, customer complaints and significant quality events, ensuring effective root‑cause analysis and corrective actions. Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce inefficiencies and improve risk management. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support planning, production and on‑time product release. Support customer audits, third‑party accreditation and regulatory inspections. Maintain robust reporting of quality metrics, deviations and CAPA progress. Ensure compliance with Data Protection, Health & Safety and internal quality standards. About You You are a strong people leader with a solid technical background in quality control within food or related manufacturing. You bring excellent problem‑solving ability, a continuous improvement mindset, and the confidence to drive high standards across multiple teams and processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Commercial Accountant Killygarry Co . Cavan Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties. With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 6 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the worlds foremost blue chip companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide. The Groups Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland. Lakeland Dairies is seeking an experiencedCommercial Accountant who will play a key role supporting the business with financial insight, analysis, and reporting to drive commercial decision-making. The person will ensure accurate financial information, support budgeting and forecasting processes, and provides strategic insight to optimise profitability and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Develop Pricing Strategies in collaboration with Commercial teams, maintain pricing models; advise on pricing mechanisms and margin protection. Provide financial insight to support commercial proposals, negotiations, and long-term sales planning. Prepare monthly sales reports, KPIs, and analysis packs; support annual reporting. Deliver forecasting, variance analysis, trend insights, and scenario modelling. Lead budgeting cycles and ensure accurate financial data across pricing, rebates, accruals, and contracts. Monitor key cost drivers and highlight margin risks/opportunities. Strengthen financial controls and support audit requirements. Improve reporting processes, automation, and modelling tools. Skills & Competencies Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability. Effective business partnering and communication skills. High attention to detail with the ability to simplify complex data. Adaptable, deadline-driven, and committed to accuracy and compliance. Qualifications & Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent. Proven experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or management accounting. Background in FMCG, food, commodities, or dairy (highly advantageous). Experience with a variety of pricing strategies, margin analysis, and generating meaningful insight to support effective commercial decision making. Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at or email Skills: commercial accountant FMCG, food, commodities, or dairy commercial acumen and analytical capability Benefits: Pension Fund Performance Bonus Health
Product Quality Lead Bailieboro, Co. Cavan Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties. With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 6 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the worlds foremost blue chip companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide. The Groups Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland. We are seeking an experiencedProduct Quality Leadto lead our Quality Control, Laboratory and Product Release teams. This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring the highest standards of product quality, driving continuous improvement, and supporting strong cross-functional collaboration. You will oversee all product quality control processes, sampling and testing programmes, and final product release activities. Working closely with manufacturing, logistics, commercial and technical teams, you will ensure our products meet customer expectations, regulatory standards and internal quality targets. You will also play a central role in investigations, root-cause analysis and the development of CAPAs. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the QC, Laboratory and Product Release teams, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Oversee sampling, testing, environmental monitoring and product release to ensure regulatory and customer compliance. Support investigations into deviations, customer complaints and significant quality events, ensuring effective root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce inefficiencies and improve risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support planning, production and on-time product release. Support customer audits, third-party accreditation and regulatory inspections. Maintain robust reporting of quality metrics, deviations and CAPA progress. Ensure compliance with Data Protection, Health & Safety and internal quality standards. About You You are a strong people leader with a solid technical background in quality control within food or related manufacturing. You bring excellent problem-solving ability, a continuous improvement mindset, and the confidence to drive high standards across multiple teams and processes. Skills: product quality control processes Sampling & Testing technical background in quality control Benefits: Pension Fund hybrid
Lakeland Dairies Co-operative Society Limited (The Group) is the second largest dairy processor on the island of Ireland. The business is complex and ambitious with a milk supply pool of 2 billion litres of milk, drawn from over 3,200 family farms across 16 counties. With the most modern dairy manufacturing facilities in 8 locations on a cross-border basis, the Group supplies to a broad customer base including some of the world’s foremost ‘blue chip’ companies across the dairy food ingredients, foodservice and consumer food channels on a domestic Ireland, UK, European and global basis. Internationally we export some 240 different products to over 100 countries worldwide. The Group’s Agribusiness Division (Lakeland Agri) operates a state-of-the-art Animal Feed Manufacturing Facility and is a leading and innovative provider of the highest quality feeds and agricultural inputs to dairy, beef and sheep farmers across the north and south of Ireland. Applications are invited for the above Senior Leadership position within our Foodservice Sales team. Our new Head of New Business will be a dynamic, highly connected leader responsible for architecting the commercial growth strategy of Lakeland Dairies and securing high-value contracts within the competitive UK foodservice market. As the primary driver of our expansion, you will be a relentless commercial hunter with a sophisticated approach to market acquisition. You are not simply managing a pipeline; you are identifying and capturing market share through precision-targeted strategies and high-impact commercial opportunities. This brand-new, senior-level mandate demands a proactive, results-oriented leader with a proven track record of identifying, negotiating, and closing significant business across diverse foodservice channels. Operating with significant autonomy, our Head of New Business will possess a strategic mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of building and leading a high-performing new business team as our strategic portfolio continues to scale. Key responsibilities (not limited too): Strategic Market Disruption & Penetration : Architect and execute a high-velocity growth strategy across QSR, Healthcare, Wholesale, and Foodservice channels. Proactively mapping the UK landscape to "hunt" and secure market share from competitors, specifically targeting multi-site blue-chip end-user accounts. Relationship Architecture : Leverage an extensive, high-level professional network to penetrate previously "locked" accounts. Act as the primary hunter for high-value prospects, navigating complex stakeholder maps to secure access to executive decision-makers. High-Stakes Deal Execution: Personally lead the end-to-end sales cycle for complex, multi-million-tenders. You will exhibit a master "closer" mindset, navigating intricate commercial roadblocks and competitive counteroffers. Process Engineering & Pipeline Management: Design and implement rigorous new business processes and CRM frameworks to provide total visibility on pipeline health. Competitive "Attack Planning": Utilise deep market intelligence to develop aggressive "attack plans" against key competitors. You will translate market shifts specifically around value-added dairy and sustainability into actionable, disruptive commercial propositions. Team Leadership & "Hunter" Culture: Build and mentor a new team of New Business Account Executives (NAEs), instilling a proactive "hunter" DNA. Seamless Commercial Transition : Manage the high-stakes "hand-off" of new wins into the account management structure. Performance Analytics & Reporting : Provide the executive board with data-driven insights into new business performance, reporting regularly on pipeline velocity, conversion rates, and gross margin contributions. The person: This pivotal senior level appointment requires a sophisticated commercial 'hunter' with an exceptional track record of identifying, managing, and securing high-value contracts across the diverse UK foodservice landscape. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in navigating C-suite and Head Office relationships, demonstrating a mastery of complex negotiations to drive tangible market-share growth. As a cornerstone of our commercial leadership, the Head of New Business will be responsible for crafting and executing robust multi-channel growth strategies. We are seeking a leader with elite commercial acumen and a proven ability to build, inspire, and scale a high-performance business development function . ***The successful applicant will be prepared to travel within the UK, Ireland and internationally as required*** If you have the necessary skills and attributes to meet this exciting opportunity in a dynamic, high volume and fast-moving business, we would be delighted to hear from you. Application Process: To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV by email to Glen Young (glen.young@lakelanddairies.com) by no later than Monday 23rd March 2026. Lakeland Dairies Ltd is committed to having an inclusive workplace where every employee feels they belong. If you require accommodations to be made during the recruitment process or have questions relating to accessibility, please contact us at recruitmentni@lakelanddairies.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading dairy processor in the UK is seeking a Head of New Business to architect commercial growth strategy and secure high-value contracts. This senior leader will drive market share acquisition through targeted strategies in the competitive foodservice market. The ideal candidate will have exceptional commercial acumen, experience in C-suite negotiations, and a proven ability to build and inspire a high-performance business development function. Travel within the UK, Ireland, and internationally is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
